Whytes – History, Literature and Collectibles
DUBLIN Artefacts and documents from three millennia comprise Whyte’s eclectic auction on Saturday 21 April. Entitled “History, Literature and Collectibles” the sale starts with Celtic gold ring money from 1,200 BC and the lots represent a potted history of Ireland with books on antiquities, coins from both the Cromwellian and Williamite Wars, documents, weapons, medals and militaria relating to the Irish rebellions of 1798, 1867 and...
Turner Contemporary postive for Kent economy
Turner Contemporary reaches its first birthday today 16 April 2012, 496,554 visitors have passed through the doors, more than treble what was predicted for the first year of operation. Now a new report shows that Turner Contemporary has generated an additional £13.8m of value for the Kent economy and supports an estimated 130 (FTE) jobs in the county. Victoria Pomery, Director Turner Contemporary said: ‘The past 12 months have been...